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For the first time since he was fired last month, former Ohio State band director Jon Waters broke his silence regarding an investigation that uncovered "a sexualized culture" among the members. Waters was

For the first time since he was fired last month, former Ohio State band director Jonathan Waters broke his silence regarding an investigation that uncovered "a sexualized culture" among the members. Waters was interviewed on Good Morning America and Today on Tuesday.

"The fact that this report makes that the culture is some kind of Animal House fraternity is just not accurate," Waters said on Good Morning America.

Ohio State fired Waters after a two-month investigation uncovered "serious cultural issues and an environment conducive to sexual harassment" within the band.

The investigation was triggered by a parent's complaint that revealed students sexually harassed one another and that Waters was aware of it. The details are laid out in a 23-page report that describes annual traditions such as "Midnight Ramp," where students march across the field in their underwear under the supervision of the band directors and staff, including Waters.

"Nothing is more important that the safety of our students," Ohio State President Michael Drake said in a statement at the time Waters was fired. "We expect every member of our community to live up to a common standard of decency and mutual respect and to adhere to university policies."

Waters was asked on both morning shows Tuesday if he feels scapegoated.

"I think that I was a victim of a rush to judgment and a very inaccurate report," he said.

Waters said he was aware of the inappropriate practices, and tried to get rid of them.

"I was aware and I took great steps to eliminate those practices, and we have eliminated all of those things," he said on Today. "We have eliminated the Midnight Ramp. We've eliminated those rookie quizzes. Let me be very clear that harassment of any type is not tolerated and should not be tolerated, and we have as a staff and as a leadership team taken steps to eliminate those behaviors."

But did he start taking these steps only after he became aware of the investigation this spring? He explained the culture is so "entrenched" and dates to the 1930s, so it doesn't "change on a dime."

Waters has been the band director since October 2012 and was an interim director, assistant director and graduate assistant before then. He was also a member of the band himself from 1995-99. He claims he started trying to change the culture his first day in charge.

"No one came to me and said that culture is an issue and needs to change," he said on GMA. I realized that myself."

Waters has received support. People have signed petitions and he has declared that the report is inaccurate because of the small sample size of interviews conducted. He's not finished fighting.

"I love Ohio State," he said. "And I would love an opportunity to work with the university to improve the culture."